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Shanta Mining Company Limited is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Electrical Foreman to join its team for the commencement of underground mining operations at Singida Gold Mine. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new underground mining development, from establishing infrastructure to carrying out excavation and associated activities. Qualified Tanzanian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Details:
Duty Station: Singida Gold Mine, Ikungi District, Singida Region
Roaster: 6/3
Accommodation: Camp resident
Role Purpose:
To lead and coordinate electrical maintenance and installation activities, ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of underground electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate electrical installation, preventive maintenance, shutdown, fault-finding, and repair activities across underground electrical systems and infrastructure.
Provide leadership and technical direction to Electrical Supervisors and electrical personnel, allocate resources, and monitor work quality, productivity, and operational priorities.
Diagnose complex electrical problems and provide technical guidance on motor controls, instrumentation, generators, distribution systems, and other electrical equipment.
Monitor electrical performance, maintain required records, and ensure all electrical activities comply with approved drawings, technical standards, statutory requirements, and safe-work practices.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Full Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification.
Recognised Electrical Trade Certificate.
PLC training or advanced PLC certification is advantageous.
Minimum of seven years’ experience in industrial electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
At least three years’ experience in an electrical supervisory or leadership role.
Experience in underground mining or heavy industry and demonstrated ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications are highly desirable.
General Competencies:
All successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and operational excellence. They must comply with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, and be capable of working effectively in an underground mining environment. Position-specific licenses, certifications, competencies, and site inductions will apply where required.
Mode of Application:
Applicants are invited to submit an application letter, an updated CV, and copies of relevant certificates by email to: recruitment@shantagoldltd.com
Clearly indicate the position applied for in the email subject line.
Application Deadline:
24 July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted by Shanta Mining Company Limited within fourteen days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Shanta Mining Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Shanta Mining Company Limited is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Electrical Foreman to join its team for the commencement of underground mining operations at Singida Gold Mine. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new underground mining development, from establishing infrastructure to carrying out excavation and associated activities. Qualified Tanzanian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Details:
Duty Station: Singida Gold Mine, Ikungi District, Singida Region
Roaster: 6/3
Accommodation: Camp resident
Role Purpose:
To lead and coordinate electrical maintenance and installation activities, ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of underground electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate electrical installation, preventive maintenance, shutdown, fault-finding, and repair activities across underground electrical systems and infrastructure.
Provide leadership and technical direction to Electrical Supervisors and electrical personnel, allocate resources, and monitor work quality, productivity, and operational priorities.
Diagnose complex electrical problems and provide technical guidance on motor controls, instrumentation, generators, distribution systems, and other electrical equipment.
Monitor electrical performance, maintain required records, and ensure all electrical activities comply with approved drawings, technical standards, statutory requirements, and safe-work practices.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Full Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification.
Recognised Electrical Trade Certificate.
PLC training or advanced PLC certification is advantageous.
Minimum of seven years’ experience in industrial electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
At least three years’ experience in an electrical supervisory or leadership role.
Experience in underground mining or heavy industry and demonstrated ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications are highly desirable.
General Competencies:
All successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and operational excellence. They must comply with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, and be capable of working effectively in an underground mining environment. Position-specific licenses, certifications, competencies, and site inductions will apply where required.
Mode of Application:
Applicants are invited to submit an application letter, an updated CV, and copies of relevant certificates by email to: recruitment@shantagoldltd.com
Clearly indicate the position applied for in the email subject line.
Application Deadline:
24 July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted by Shanta Mining Company Limited within fourteen days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Shanta Mining Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.